Lead crystal carafe with silver mounting – Emil Hermann, Waldstetten

A+
The item has no traces of use and is therefore in pristine condition.
This valuation is unusual for antiques and describes an exception rather than the rule.

A
This item has minimal signs of use, such as very fine surface scratches or minimally rubbed gilding.

B+
This item has very few signs of use, such as fine surface scratches, a little rubbed gilding, or a small blemish which is noticeable to a minor degree.

B
This item has few signs of use, such as normal surface scratches, age appropriate rubbed gilding, or a small blemish which is not distractingly noticeable.

C+
This item has normal signs of use, such as normal or deeper surface scratches, a noticeably rubbed gilding, or a blemish which is noticeable.

C
This item has obvious signs of use, such as deeper surface scratches, a heavily rubbed gilding, or a major blemish which is noticeable.

D
This item has very obvious signs of use, such as very deep scratches, heavy wear marks and or damage.

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